Ghana's Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce, in collaboration with national security, seized 100 bags of cocoa beans destined for smuggling to Togo, arresting two individuals.

Ghana's Anti-Cocoa Smuggling Taskforce, alongside national security, seized 100 bags of cocoa beans intended for smuggling to Togo, arresting two individuals. This operation addresses a significant rise in cocoa smuggling, which has tripled losses to an estimated 160,000 tons in the 2023/24 season. Ghana's cocoa production is struggling, with only 429,323 metric tons produced by June, less than 55% of previous averages. The task force intercepted 250 tons this year, up from 17 tons last season.

October 13, 2024
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